Thousands of Pet Monkeys Could Be Seized or Killed Under New Ban

Thousands of Pet Monkeys Could Be Seized or Killed Under New Ban

Thousands of pet monkeys across the United Kingdom may soon be subject to seizure, and in some cases euthanasia, as a sweeping new animal welfare law comes into force this spring. The legislation, designed to curb the private keeping of primates, has sparked concern among owners, campaigners, and councils, particularly as licensing uptake remains strikingly low. Animal welfare experts have long warned that primates' complex needs make them unsui…